Brazilian barbecue a big hit with Lower Hutt foodies

Gauchos BBQ is one of several new eateries in the Station Gardens complex.

An all-you-can-eat Brazilian-style barbecue is proving a big hit with Lower Hutt residents.

Since the Station Village, which is now known as Station Gardens, went into liquidation in September 2015 the property has had a $2 million upgrade by its new owner, the Wellington Hospitality Group.

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Vanessa and Brent Ayton celebrated Valentine's Day at the all-you-can-eat barbecue.

Director Will Williams oversaw a complete overhaul of the complex, which is based around an old railway station, and now includes a craft beer and whisky bar, an Italian-style cafe, a traditional sports bar and Gauchos BBQ.

The station venue has long been regarded as Lower Hutt's premier entertainment precinct and its closure in 2015 caused a storm on social media, with locals lamenting its loss.